Last updated on July 2, 2022.

On the final day of our Amazonas tour with On Vacation, we visited Puerto Alegría, Peru, in the morning before heading to Leticia and Tabatinga. They’re sister cities in Colombia and Brazil that share an open land border.

After finishing at Puerto Alegría, we first returned to the resort to pack our bags and drop them off for transport back to Leticia. We had lunch and then boarded another boat at 2pm for another tour, this time for a shopping trip to Tabatinga in next door Brazil. It wasn’t included in the package and cost extra. Those who didn’t want to take the tour had to stay at the resort without a room until 5pm, when they could board another boat back to Leticia.

 

Leticia (Colombia)

When we arrived, we took a quick walk through Leticia and changed money for Brazil. We didn’t get to see any of Leticia, really. What’s there to see? I know there’s a museum, galleries, and plenty of shops. Also, at Parque Santander the parrots come and sit in the trees every night at 5pm.

Street in Leticia Amazonas Colombia
Leticia

 

Tabatinga (Brazil)

Next, we boarded a bus and crossed the border into Brazil. There are no passport checks between Leticia and Tabatinga. They have an open border policy.

First, we stopped at the Mansão de Chocolate to purchase Brazilian chocolates and other goods, then went to a street lined with stores selling Brazilian flip-flops such as Havaianas and Ipanemas. Of course, they didn’t have my size!!!

Chocolate Shop in Tabatinga, Brazil
Mansão de Chocolate
Flip Flop shops in Tabatinga, Brazil
Flip-flop shops

 

Conclusion

Overall, the tour was kind of a disappointment because the shopping wasn’t that great and Tabatinga is not exactly a beautiful place. We also had hoped to see more of Leticia, but will have to wait for a future trip to explore it further.

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